Explore the Family Name Sotto
The meaning of Sotto
Spanish: variant of Souto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sotto in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sotto has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sotto ranked 43,629th in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 34,801st, marking a positive change of 20.23%. The count of individuals with the surname also rose from 466 to 649 during this period, representing a growth rate of 39.27%. As a result, the proportion of people named Sotto per 100,000 increased by 29.41% from 0.17 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #34,801 | 20.23% |
| Count | 466 | 649 | 39.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.22 | 29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sotto
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveal that the majority of individuals with the Sotto surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw a slight decrease from 58.58% in 2000 to 57.63% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group comprised those identifying as Hispanic, which increased from 27.25% to 28.35% over the same time frame. White individuals accounted for about 11% of the Sotto population in both years, with a slight decrease of 6.02%. Those claiming two or more races made up a small but growing percentage, rising by 25.58% from 1.72% to 2.16%. The census recorded no individuals with the Sotto surname identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 58.58% | 57.63% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 27.25% | 28.35% | 4.04% |
| White | 11.8% | 11.09% | -6.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.16% | 25.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |